Vet Care BD

25/10/2024

Feline psychogenic alopecia, may be initiated by any dermatosis, but usually caused by 'anxiety neurosis' which is induced by any one of a variety of environmental changes upsetting the cat. Therefore history, careful examination, observation and diagnosis are needed for the treatment of a cat suffers alopecia in avoiding unnecessary use of antimicrobials preparations.

25/04/2024

World Veterinary Day (27 April 2024 )celebrates veterinarians as essential health workers.
Veterinarians competencies must be regarded as an essential and integral part of health at large. The application of veterinary science contributes not only to animal health and well-being but also to humans physical, mental and social well-being.

24/04/2024

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Bleeding emergencies often warrant the use of pressure wraps to aid in the application of direct pressure to open cuts, abrasions, and fractures. Do not apply a wrap if you are uncertain of the proper method. Most bleeding skin wounds will clot on their own or be “protected” by the bird from fur...

31/12/2023

If you are scratched or bitten by a cat or kitten, it is important to wash the area with soap and water quickly.
Cat scratch disease is causes redness and swelling at the site of a cat scratch or bite . It is better to contact your doctor if you develop any symptoms of cat scratch disease or infection.

17/10/2023

Cat/Dog vaccines have been shown efficacious in healthy animals. A protective immune response may not be obtained if animals are nurturing infectious diseases, are malnourished or parasitized, are stressed due to translocation or environmental condition or otherwise immunocompromised. Point to be noted that the vaccine should administered in accordance with label directions given by the manufacturers. So it is good to consider the above mentioned states of the animals &/consult with a Vet before vaccinating the animals.

29/08/2023

The roundworm – Ophidascaris robertsi, a live, 8cm-long (3in) worm has been removed from the brain of a 64-year-old Australian woman by a neurosurgeon investigating the patient’s mystery symptoms.This worm is usually commonly found in carpet pythons. Its larvae are usually found in small mammals and marsupials, which are then eaten by the python, allowing the life cycle to complete itself in the snake.
Ref. BBC.

02/07/2021

People with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife.

Pets sick with the virus that causes COVID-19 may have:
Fever
Coughing
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Lethargy (unusual laziness or sluggish)
Sneezing
Runny nose
Eye discharge
Vomiting
Diarrhea.

29/09/2020

Until now COVID-19 is causing fear and uncertainty. It is also a significant threat to companion animal welfare as some owners are concerned that pets could spread the virus.
Key points for pet owners :
1.Keep your companion animals with you if you self-quarantined.
2. Maintain good hygiene practices, including washing your hands when interacting with their pets
3. Arrange for the care of any animals left at home with family or friends should you be away of home, hospitalized.
4. Contact you veterinarian immediately if you have questions or concerns.

03/08/2020

We now offer telemedicine. You may be able to schedule a remote visit with us and talk over smartphone (whats app). We may start with telemedicine triage -- a quick chat with you to figure out if your pet bird, cat or dog needs to come into the clinic or can be cared for without a face-to-snout visit.

16/07/2020

Feeds for Cockatiel in captivity.
1. Specialized pellets should make up 60 to 70% of diet plus
2. Vegetables and fruits and small amounts of fortified seeds.
3. Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water, should always be available and changed daily.
Do not feed
1. Avocado, fruit seeds, chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these
can cause serious medical conditions.
2. Avoid sugar and high fat treats.

Treats should not exceed 10% of total food.

25/06/2020

As currently human represent the major reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 and the risk of transmission from a wild animal to human should not be of concern at this time. The potential for reverse zoonosis (human to animal), however, may be valid, particularly in contexts such as Zoos, wildlife collection/reservation/sanctuary and captive animal research where humans and animals may interact in close proximity for extended periods of time.
So, Zoo and/Wildlife animal organization may consider the following Potential Risk Mitigation Strategies:
1) Temporary postponement of field research and involving direct contact between humans and live felids, canids and Mustilidae.
2) Proper training on, and use of, appropriate PPE (to include, at minimum, gloves and appropriate face coverings) and disinfectants for those handling live animals during management activities.
3) Development of animal handling protocols to reduce transmission potential when handling live wild animals.
4) Design and management modifications to eliminate or reduce potential transmission risks where animals are held in confinement (e.g., Zoo/wildlife exhibition, wildlife rehabilitation, etc.), or temporary suspension of such activities
when feasible. And
5) Ensuring that key personnel remain healthy and free from COVID-19, which may involve regular temperature checks or prior testing of personnel for SARS-CoV-2 (antigen or antibody) before such personnel would be
allowed to be in direct contact with live mustelids, felids, and canids. In general, risk mitigation actions
should be commensurate with the degree of risk associated with a particular research or management
activity, with activities that entail more frequent and prolonged contact between humans and animals
Dr. Md Wazed Ali Mollah
DTL/Zoo Specialist Desh Upodesh Ltd.
Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

19/06/2020

The detection of SARS-CoV-2 in mink on a mink
farm in Denmark. This is the first detection of SARS-CoV-2 in animals in Denmark.There were no symptoms in the animals and no report of increased mortality. The samples were
collected, because the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration had been informed about a person with contact to the farm was tested positive.The information is transmitted in the context of Article 1.1.6 in order to provide
the relevant information arising from field observations to enable the OIE to have more clarity on which animal species are susceptible to infection and may potentially be involved in the epidemiology of the human disease through.

Ref:
https://www.oie.int/

16/04/2020

If you suspect yourself or anyone else to have COVID-19 symptoms., then you can use this tool to check how likely it is that you/they have the infection.

Please try and share if you feel it to be useful.
https://forms.gle/qe4x23tVMMfvQ353A

Knowing is half the battle. With no cure in sight, prevention is the best cure. Not just for you, but for your loved ones. Wish you all good health.

This calculator assists in determining the likelihood of whether you have been infected by the novel coronavirus, COVID -19. This calculator does not give you a definite answer, if however, you are identified as being at risk based on this analysis, please isolate yourself and consult a doctor or us...

13/04/2020

The current spread of COVID-19 is a result of human to human transmission.
To date, there is no evidence that companion animals play a significant a role in spreading the disease.
However, several dogs and cats (domestic cats and a tiger) have tested positive to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus following close contact with infected humans.
However, though human outbreaks are driven by person to person contact, basic hygiene measures should always be applied when handling and caring for animals, . This includes hand washing before and after being around or handling animals, their food, or supplies, as well as avoiding kissing, licking or sharing food.
Animals belonging to owners infected with COVID-19 should be kept indoors and contact with their pets should be avoided as much as possible.

23/02/2020

Elephant getting i/v Fluid.